He struck down all the firstborn in Egypt, the firstfruits of their reproductive power in the tents of Ham.

When a wicked person dies, his expectation perishes, and the hope of his strength perishes.

He gives strength to those who are tired; to the ones who lack power, he gives renewed energy.

Look up at the sky! Who created all these heavenly lights? He is the one who leads out their ranks; he calls them all by name. Because of his absolute power and awesome strength, not one of them is missing.

They will not pour out drink offerings of wine to the Lord; they will not please him with their sacrifices. Their sacrifices will be like bread eaten while in mourning; all those who eat them will make themselves ritually unclean. For their bread will be only to satisfy their appetite; it will not come into the temple of the Lord.